Data Centre Operations Leader

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks an experienced Operations Manager for its data centres in London. You will oversee daily facility operations, manage a team of technicians, and ensure uptime, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across critical systems.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of data centre infrastructure, and proven experience in mission-critical environments. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and security teams to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering HNC/HND or apprenticeship (Desirable).
• 18th Edition (Desirable).
• Proven data centre operations management experience in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure: power, cooling, networking, security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of critical facility systems (power, cooling, security, fire suppression).
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and develop optimization strategies.
• Lead a team of technicians and engineers; coaching and evaluations.
• Manage client relationships and act as primary operational contact.
• Prepare and manage the data centre operations budget and vendor contracts.
• Develop emergency response and contingency plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Data centre monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Tools

18th Edition

Uptime Institute standards

TIA-942

ISO 27001

Data centre management software

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks an experienced Operations Manager for its data centres in London. You will oversee daily facility operations, manage a team of technicians, and ensure uptime, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across critical systems.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of data centre infrastructure, and proven experience in mission-critical environments. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and security teams to deliver exceptional